Respite care is often essential for family caregivers whose loved ones rely on them for support. Care visits from the professionals at Visiting Angels® Eagle can make family caregivers' responsibilities much more manageable and help them avoid working to the point of exhaustion. If you assist a parent, grandparent, or spouse with their daily routines and could benefit from a short break or longer vacation, you can look to us to offer a helping hand.

What is Respite Care?

Many family caregivers don't realize respite care is an option they can take advantage of. That's why our local care agency is looking to spread the word about the benefits of this form of care. Respite care generally involves a more temporary form of support than our other home care services and is typically provided on a short-term basis. However, for family caregivers who would like outside assistance more frequently, our care providers can also deliver ongoing support through weekly or monthly care visits. 

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Eagle

Your loved one can experience many different forms of care when you choose to partner with our local care agency. In addition to offering a helping hand with daily tasks, our care providers also initiate conversation and act as a listening ear for seniors who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Because our compassionate care professionals always seek to build relationships during the care process, you'll never have to worry your decision to take a break has compromised your loved one's care. 

Elderly adults with all types of needs, care requirements, and preferences can receive personalized support through our services, which include:

• Assistance with sensitive tasks such as bathing and personal care
• Light chores and homemaking activities, including cooking and laundry
• Mobility support and transportation for errands or appointments
• Reliable supervision and reminders about taking medications
• Companionship, joyful social interaction, and help with hobbies

Getting Started with Respite Care

Learning more about our services is free and convenient. We encourage family caregivers in the Eagle community to connect with our local office to request a no-cost care consultation that is free of obligations. During your personalized meeting, we'll discuss your need for respite and your loved one's circumstances before building a care plan that reflects these needs.

Call Visiting Angels Eagle today to reserve your free respite care consultation in Eagle or a neighboring community such as Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Edwards, Avon, Frisco, Keystone, Breckenridge, or Summit.